Meals for two

This twist on the Japanese classic replaces crispy breaded chicken with freezer staple fish fingers. The easy curry sauce is made with a simplified base of chicken gravy for a flavoursome result

Smoked mackerel is a handy fridge standby, as it’s already cooked, making this recipe even easier. Paired with good-for-you greens and a zingy dressing, it’s a superfood salad, ready in under 30 minutes

Smoked salmon is the star of this classic French salad, which usually heroes tuna or anchovies

Kicap manis is a sweet, syrupy soy sauce, often used in Indonesian cooking. Here, it makes a super-simple glaze for pork loin steaks, served with fragrant and nutty fried rice

This is a lovely stir-fried noodle dish to have up your sleeve. Fresh tomatoes must be used rather than tinned, making it perfect for when you have some sad old tomatoes crying out to be used up

Think of this as a fresher, healthier take on a meal on toast. Easy to eat with your hands, it’s perfect summer fare for sitting outside and mulling over another busy day

A cassoulet is a slow-cooked stew from southern France with beans and pork. This speedy version uses sausages, so is much quicker to cook

Spice up your midweek meal plan with juicy cod coated in a smoky chilli marinade served with zippy quinoa